Tammy Khoo is the hotel manager at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
By V. Sivaji There is a “new kid on the block” in the hospitality industry in Penang. Ms Tammy Khoo has been appointed as the hotel manager at the JEN…
Budget 2023- MAH calls on government to more to shore up hospitality industry
Following the announcement of the budget 2023, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) expressed its hope that the government can do more to shore up the hospitality industry. In its…
Another feather in the cap for G Hotel Kelawai
G Hotel Kelawai again won an international award for excellence in the hospitality industry. This time around, they garnered the Best Business & Leisure Hotel from the Resorts & Retreats…
Airbnb delegation pays courtesy call on Tourism Exco
A delegation from Airbnb led by their Public Policy Lead for Southeast Asia, Ms Shangari Kiruppalini and Senior Consultant Hafizin Tajudin made a courtesy call to the Penang State Exco…
MAH – Continuous increase in minimum wages does not augur well for the hospitality industry
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) believes that the continuous increase in wages is not the solution and does not augur well for the hospitality industry and the economy. MAH…
Tourism Exco -No more quarantine hotels in Penang as the state enters the endemic phase
With the country going into the endemic stage, Penang will follow suit to not have any more quarantine hotels in the state. The move is expected to bring the hospitality…
Awaiting Singapore tourists via the Penang – Singapore VTL
Great news especially for the Penang hospitality sector and the overall economy of the state. The Penang International Airport (PIA) is all set to welcome flights under the Penang –…
Plenitude Berhad and DISTED College join forces to overcome staff shortage in the hospitality industry
In a bid to overcome the shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality industry, the Plenitude Group entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DISTED College yesterday. The event was…
Dash Resort Langkawi introduces new general manager
Newly appointed general manager of the Dash Resort in Langkawi is Effendi Ramley who comes with many years of service in the hospitality industry. In all, he has over 20…
Langkawi still a top draw for the hospitality industry investors
By V. Sivaji Despite the prolonged pandemic, Langkawi still remains as a prime location for investment from leading international hotel brands. This is following the anticipated opening of the 310-room…